The ‘Council of States’, ‘House of Elders’, ‘The Second Chamber’ are a few of the several names of Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of India’s bicameral constitution. The origin of Rajya Sabha can be traced to the Montague-Chelmsford Report, of 1918 which became a theoretical basis of the Government of India Act, 1919, which led to the [...]
For those who are unaware of the nitty gritties of the Indian democratic structure, a closer look into it will definitely pique curiosity as to why a few Indian states have two houses under state legislation and a few states do not. What is the genesis behind the State Legislative Council and what are the roles it entails? Let's [...]
India is known as the largest democracy in the world representing 1.3 billion people, governed by one of the most intricate, compounded and multilayered forms of governance. Due to the complex structure and muddling convictions, the majority of people are unaware of the true significance of the Parliamentary system and the roles and responsibilities of Members of Parliament. Do [...]
The true significance of municipal governance is lesser known and yet the most important. It literally affects every aspect of our daily lives; from access to clean drinking water, frame by-laws, garbage collection, to new housing and transportation, etc. If you look out of your window and see construction cranes dotting the horizon, apartments and large offices changing the [...]
What do you think is the role of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)? The role of an MLA has not always been clearly understood. The only idea or misconception that most people have is, an MLA resolves civic concerns like waste management, supply of water, treatment of sewage and construction of roads. An MLA's role is a [...]
What comes to your mind when you think of lakes? A body of water thriving with life and visitors, both humans and birds alike or a place that evokes nostalgia? How many lakes do you know about in the city or area where you live? Lakes and their importance: The word ‘lake’ originated from the Latin word ‘lacus’ and [...]
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the [...]
Gender-based violence is no stranger to us, since it's an age old phenomenon permeated through generations all over the world. However, in spite of all that we have heard and experienced, it is not difficult to find help and rescue.
Everything You Need to Know "You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall Introduction: Imagine having to dress up as different species of animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and [...]
Vidhana Soudha – The Pride of Karnataka "Beauty perishes in life, but is immortal in art" – Leonardo da Vinci
